The screening includes an EKG, total cholesterol, blood
pressure, blood sugar and blood oxygen levels, and is sponsored by King’s
Daughters in cooperation with the Kentucky Heart Foundation. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 1.866.HEART.KY (432-7859). No
fasting is required.

“People should take the time to know
their numbers,” said nurse Tracy Woods of King’s Daughters Community Services,
“because they can be indicators of potential heart problems, and early
detection is the key.” An EKG is a test that checks for problems with the
electrical activity of your heart. It also is used to check the health of the
heart, especially when conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol
and diabetes are present.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.,
accounting for more than 34 percent of all deaths annually. Every 38 seconds,
an American dies of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart
Association.